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The Skift team spent the week exploring Iceland, but editors and reporters still found time to cover the industry, walking lava rock-strewn trails and taking breaks in geothermal baths. I was. Below, pay special attention to Senior Hospitality Editor Sean O’Neill’s account of the current boom in extended stay hotels, and Editor-in-Chief Denise Schaar’s interview with Expedia CEO Peter Kahn.
This week’s review
INTERVIEW: Expedia CEO on how AI deployment was impossible under previous regime
Online travel agencies’ first-mover advantage in generative AI may not be sustainable in the long run. The chessboard may tip over. Still, it doesn’t hurt to get out there first.
Why All Hotel Companies Want Extended Stay Brands Now
Forget spas and cocktail bars. In-house kitchens are now a must-have perk in hotels in the United States. Marriott, Hilton, Hyatt, and Wyndham are wise to expect the extended stay trend to continue for the long term.
Expedia urges Google to crack down on hotel rate decoys
Truth in advertising is not a feature of hotel rates offered online. The problem is finally getting more attention, but the problem is ubiquitous.
American Airlines and JetBlue Must End Partnership Following Court Ruling
Without a U.S. partnership, JetBlue’s claim that it needs Spirit Airlines to compete is even more valid. But courts may take a different view.
Small meetings and mixed travel drive a resurgence in business travel
While it’s still too early to tell when business travel will fully recover, small businesses drove several key trends in the first quarter.
Tourism Board Expects New Marketing Insights From Google Analytics Update
Tourism boards are constantly trying to understand how visitors find and interact with content. An update to Google Analytics should make this easier. Hopefully they will be able to put the new information to practical use.
Hawaiian Airlines Unveils Design Details for 787 Dreamliner
Hawaiian Airlines’ new flagship aircraft, the 787-9 Dreamliner, features many intricate design features that celebrate Hawaii’s history.
How India’s Tree of Life is creating its own place in the hospitality sun
From the unrealized potential of the Incredible India campaign to why all his hotels are pet-friendly, Himat Anand, founder of Indian boutique resort chain Tree of Life, reveals the hard truth. I will tell you.
Chart of the Week: Business Meetings
featured podcast
This week’s episode of the Skift Meetings podcast features Cleo Battle, President and CEO of the Louisville Tourism Authority. This conversation focuses on his DMO and his CVB’s role within the wider community.
Photo credit: Expedia Group CEO Peter Kahn at the Skift Global Forum in Manhattan on September 21, 2022.
